Struggling to fuel your workouts the right way?
Confused by diet myths, supplements, and conflicting advice?
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, fitness lover or just passionate about performance, our sports nutrition course gives you a simple, science-backed path to understanding how food fuels the body—and how to optimise it.
The Diploma in Sports Nutrition is your complete guide to performance eating, healthy diet planning, and weight management. With expert-led modules, clear lessons, and practical strategies, you’ll walk away with real tools to support both your own fitness and others'.
This is more than just another sports nutrition course—it’s your gateway to becoming a confident, qualified sports nutritionist with flexible nutrition qualifications UK students and professionals can trust.
What You’ll Learn
This online sports nutrition course teaches you how to:
- Learn the basics of sports nutrition, including types of nutrients (like macro and micronutrients) important for athletes.
- Understand how the digestive system works.
- Explore nutrition needs for different ages and job types.
- Learn how to create healthy eating plans for athletes.
- Understand how energy needs are calculated.
- Learn how to manage weight and support weight loss.
- Discover how to create nutrition plans for sports events and how to adjust them after.
Who Is This Course For?
Whether you're aiming to become a sports nutritionist, boost your own athletic performance, or expand your nutrition qualifications UK-wide, this course is ideal if you want to:
- Learn online from anywhere
- Study at your own pace
- Start a career in sports and fitness
- Support clients or team members with real nutrition advice
- Turn your passion for health into a professional edge
Assessment & Certification
You’ll take a short quiz after each module to check your understanding. Score 60% or more to pass—and retake anytime for free.
Once you complete the course, you’ll receive a free digital certificate, with the option to order a printed one for your portfolio.
Why This Course Works
- 100% Online – study anytime, anywhere
- Simple structure with expert-designed content
- Combines written & video lessons
- Great for beginners and experienced learners
- Fits around any lifestyle
- Ideal for sports nutrition courses UK learners
Where This Course Can Take You
Completing the Diploma in Sports Nutrition can help you step into roles such as:
- Sports Nutritionist
- Health & Wellness Coach
- Fitness Trainer with Nutrition Expertise
- Nutrition Advisor in gyms, clubs, or schools
- Weight Loss & Performance Consultant
- Blogger, Influencer, or Nutrition Writer
Ready to Fuel Success?
Join our sports nutrition course today and start building the skills and confidence to guide athletes, improve health, and deliver real results.
Course Curriculum
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- Module 01: A Quick Overview of Sports Nutrition 00:40:00
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- Module 02: Diet and Nutrition: Dietary Guidelines 00:15:00
- Module 03: Nutrition and Athlete Health 01:00:00
- Module 05: Healthy Dieting 00:20:00
- Module 07: Water 00:20:00
- Module 09: The Role of the Vegetarian/Vegan in Sports Nutrition 00:20:00
- Module 11: Performance Boosters 00:30:00
- Lifetime Access
- 24/7 Support
- Course Certificate
- TIME: 5 hours, 10 minutes
Our Accreditation
CPD Certification
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD Certified is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Our Certification of Achievement
After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Open Learning Academy. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Henry Dickinson
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this course! It's been a game-changer for me. The practical insights and real-world examples have made a huge difference in my understanding. I can't recommend it enough!
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